Tag: swimming

Breaking Math Interview

I had the pleasure of talking to Autumn at the Breaking Math podcast about Swim Training Patterns. You can also listen to the interview at Spotify and other podcast platforms. I am grateful for her praise: “An awesome book with amazing art and graphs that’s accessible for anybody, whether you are a mathematician, computer scientist or anyone who wants to learn more about swimming.”

Interview with SwimSwam

I had the pleasure of talking to Coleman Hodges from the SwimSwam Podcast about my new book “Swim Training Patterns“.  Coleman had some very interesting questions. I was particularly interested in his description of reputations. He called them “sacred”. Which highlights the special status they have in swimming. We would not want to swim a repetition that would be 2x, 4x, 6x, 7x. It has to be 8x.

Fair world para masters point system for swimming

I created an explainer video about our work on the Fair world para masters point system for swimming. All the relevant files are available for free. You can also use our online calculator.

Abstract: A fair and inclusive competition depends on a scoring system that takes all relevant factors into account. We analysed the current World Para Point System for swimming and identified several theoretical and practical disadvantages. We propose and test a Fair World Para Point System that not only improves the algorithm, but also extends it to accommodate for the age of the athlete. It also provides a method to break point ties. This will enable para masters swimmers for the first time to compete fairly with each other. We also develop and publish tools that enable event organisers to directly use the Fair World Para Point System.

Adjustable nose bridge for swimming goggles

Pierre Magadur from the French Polytech Angers Engineering School worked on an internship project at the University of Canterbury. His goal was to find a better solution for adjusting the nose bridge for swimming goggles. Somehow they never seem to fit perfectly. Some manufacturers supply 3-4 sizes while others use a simple string. Still, adjusting them to individual needs remains difficult.

Pierre designed a solution that can be fitted to any goggles. The prototype is a proof of concept and focuses on the mechanical solution.  Here is a little video on how the design works:

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